Cox
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɒks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cox is a noun meaning A coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.
Meaning
A coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To act as coxswain for.
Example Sentences
I coxed the lightweight 4+ yesterday.
The physicist Stephen Hawking used to cox for a college rowing team.
A particularly nervous boy was appointed cox, and the steering principle explained to him by Joskins. Joskins himself took stroke. He told the others that it was simple enough; all they had to do was to follow him.
Word Forms
- coxes
- coxing
- coxed
Synonyms for cox
Depending on context, synonyms include coxswain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coxswain, kindler, snead, cook, collins, cocos.
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